Lanperna from San Sebastian, Basque Country (Cali Beach Camper 6.1)

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Hi from San Sebastian,
Having experienced camper vacations for a decade, we have finally got a semi-new white Cali Beach Camper 6.1, DSG, 3 seater, in November 2021. A dream come true!
We are having Lanperna, our Cali, camperized in February. We want to add a complete water system, a solar panel and a pull-out kitchen including sink and space for a portable compression fridge.
Being 4 in the family; Ivan (36), Alex (31), Amane (1) and our dog Toti (11); we want to keep the king size bed, no furniture on the windows. We like having free space in the van.

Thanks you all for all the sharing in the forum!
Cheers,

Ivan

 

[bob_summers]

Kaixo Ivan! We're waiting for a Cali here in Donosti too, currently supposed to arrive at VASA in May...

Good luck with the additions - I'd be interested to hear how the solar installation goes as I'll definitely fit one to the Cali. At the moment I'm looking at the no-drilling units offered by Solar Camper Solutions in the UK as I don't really want to drill holes in a brand new van, but a local supplier would be better.

Solar Solutions install…done it!

Hi all, I bought a solar panel kit from @Roger Donoghue and have been staring at the box for 3 weeks…frightened of what was inside and how I was going to wreck my pride and joy or electrocute myself… Anyway, I decided today was the day…armed with suncream, the tools and determination I did the...

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[Ch1pbutty]

Kaixo Ivan! We're waiting for a Cali here in Donosti too, currently supposed to arrive at VASA in May...

Good luck with the additions - I'd be interested to hear how the solar installation goes as I'll definitely fit one to the Cali. At the moment I'm looking at the no-drilling units offered by Solar Camper Solutions in the UK as I don't really want to drill holes in a brand new van, but a local supplier would be better.

Solar Solutions install…done it!

Hi all, I bought a solar panel kit from @Roger Donoghue and have been staring at the box for 3 weeks…frightened of what was inside and how I was going to wreck my pride and joy or electrocute myself… Anyway, I decided today was the day…armed with suncream, the tools and determination I did the...

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@Roger Donoghue solar kits are very easy to fit and they are very well packed (screwed into a purpose built wooden frame)

 

[California4x4]

Hi from San Sebastian,
Having experienced camper vacations for a decade, we have finally got a semi-new white Cali Beach Camper 6.1, DSG, 3 seater, in November 2021. A dream come true!
We are having Lanperna, our Cali, camperized in February. We want to add a complete water system, a solar panel and a pull-out kitchen including sink and space for a portable compression fridge.
Being 4 in the family; Ivan (36), Alex (31), Amane (1) and our dog Toti (11); we want to keep the king size bed, no furniture on the windows. We like having free space in the van.

Thanks you all for all the sharing in the forum!
Cheers,

Ivan

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Welcome! I’m currently touring in your beautiful country!

 

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Kaixo Ivan! We're waiting for a Cali here in Donosti too, currently supposed to arrive at VASA in May...

Good luck with the additions - I'd be interested to hear how the solar installation goes as I'll definitely fit one to the Cali. At the moment I'm looking at the no-drilling units offered by Solar Camper Solutions in the UK as I don't really want to drill holes in a brand new van, but a local supplier would be better.

Solar Solutions install…done it!

Hi all, I bought a solar panel kit from @Roger Donoghue and have been staring at the box for 3 weeks…frightened of what was inside and how I was going to wreck my pride and joy or electrocute myself… Anyway, I decided today was the day…armed with suncream, the tools and determination I did the...

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Aupa Bob!
I would definitely not think someone from Donosti would reply first. Which is great! That way, we could meet up some day.
I haven’t done any research on the solar panels; it’s something the professional camperizer suggested and I agreed. As I’ll be meeting them the first week of February, I’ll let you know. By the way, thanks for sharing the @Roger Donoghue thread.
Bob, I’ll write a private message to you.

Cheers

 

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Welcome! I’m currently touring in your beautiful country!

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Enjoy it @California4x4!
I just read one of your latest, if not the last, post and looks you’re really enjoying it. You’ll probably discover hidden places I haven’t yet seen.

 

[bob_summers]

Aupa Bob!
I would definitely not think someone from Donosti would reply first. Which is great! That way, we could meet up some day.
I haven’t done any research on the solar panels; it’s something the professional camperizer suggested and I agreed. As I’ll be meeting them the first week of February, I’ll let you know. By the way, thanks for sharing the @Roger Donoghue thread.
Bob, I’ll write a private message to you.

Cheers

Hey Ivan! Yep there are probably only two Donostiarras on here! We might have already met if you ever go to Izaba, Zuriza etc

I think the solar is a good idea, sometimes the best places on a campsite don't have electrical hookup, but if you only stay for one or two nights maybe it's not needed

 

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Hey Ivan! Yep there are probably only two Donostiarras on here! We might have already met if you ever go to Izaba, Zuriza etc

I think the solar is a good idea, sometimes the best places on a campsite don't have electrical hookup, but if you only stay for one or two nights maybe it's not needed

Hey Bob!
I’ve only been to Izaba once and we want to repeat and discover the area. It’s not so appealing in winter, with a baby.
I’ll contact you if we go there.

Happy Tuesday!

 

[bob_summers]

Hey Bob!
I’ve only been to Izaba once and we want to repeat and discover the area. It’s not so appealing in winter, with a baby.
I’ll contact you if we go there.

Happy Tuesday!

Looking forward to getting up there again! But yeah you need a heater in winter, probably easier to stay near the coast with a baby if you can find a campsite open in winter!

BTW check out this YT channel if you haven’t already - family of 5 with a Beach in Catalunya:

https://m.youtube.com/c/5enFurgo

 

[CALI FATE]

Hi - i have a Beach and have been planning a 3 month trip away in the summer. I have been working on an internal layout to suit our camping needs - and allow us (me and my wife only) to live comfortably on our tour. I would be interested in seeing your layout when it is finished and fitted.

When mine is ready i plan to do a video to show how we have designed a layout that allows us to stow away our possessions / clothes / shoes / kit - stow away food / drinks and all cooking equipment - cook and prepare meals inside and outside, providing 2 x shower options, including the storage of 40lt of water inside and a 12lt solar shower outside. We will not have any grey water storage and will wash up outside.

The Beach is such an adaptable vehicle - when we get home it reverts to a 6 seater day van and my car.

Have fun - we love northern spain

 

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Looking forward to getting up there again! But yeah you need a heater in winter, probably easier to stay near the coast with a baby if you can find a campsite open in winter!

BTW check out this YT channel if you haven’t already - family of 5 with a Beach in Catalunya:

https://m.youtube.com/c/5enFurgo

Thanks for ‘5 en furgo’ channel suggestion Bob. I had already watched some of their videos, which gave some simplifying ideas. And I got ther the AC tube idea to get the hot air to the pop-up roof.
Cheers!

 

[bob_summers]

Thanks for ‘5 en furgo’ channel suggestion Bob. I had already watched some of their videos, which gave some simplifying ideas. And I got ther the AC tube idea to get the hot air to the pop-up roof.
Cheers!

I admire how they make such a small van work with a large family! However I’m sure as the kids grow up they’ll become 5 en Autocaravana

 

[ivanAizpuruaM]

Hi - i have a Beach and have been planning a 3 month trip away in the summer. I have been working on an internal layout to suit our camping needs - and allow us (me and my wife only) to live comfortably on our tour. I would be interested in seeing your layout when it is finished and fitted.

When mine is ready i plan to do a video to show how we have designed a layout that allows us to stow away our possessions / clothes / shoes / kit - stow away food / drinks and all cooking equipment - cook and prepare meals inside and outside, providing 2 x shower options, including the storage of 40lt of water inside and a 12lt solar shower outside. We will not have any grey water storage and will wash up outside.

The Beach is such an adaptable vehicle - when we get home it reverts to a 6 seater day van and my car.

Have fun - we love northern spain

Hi Cali Fate,
We’re handing our Cali Beach tomorrow. It should be done in 2-3 weeks.
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[ivanAizpuruaM]

Kaixo Ivan! We're waiting for a Cali here in Donosti too, currently supposed to arrive at VASA in May...

Good luck with the additions - I'd be interested to hear how the solar installation goes as I'll definitely fit one to the Cali. At the moment I'm looking at the no-drilling units offered by Solar Camper Solutions in the UK as I don't really want to drill holes in a brand new van, but a local supplier would be better.

Solar Solutions install…done it!

Hi all, I bought a solar panel kit from @Roger Donoghue and have been staring at the box for 3 weeks…frightened of what was inside and how I was going to wreck my pride and joy or electrocute myself… Anyway, I decided today was the day…armed with suncream, the tools and determination I did the...

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Hey @bob_summers,
Regarding the solar panel, I'm having installed non-drilling solar panels. Apparently, the wire goes from the roof to the interior, through the space between the roof and the back door. As far as the quotation is concerned, I should be getting it tomorrow. I'll let you know.